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EP0023466A1 - Unfoldable structure forming an adaptable shelter on the roof or top of an automotive vehicle - Google Patents

Unfoldable structure forming an adaptable shelter on the roof or top of an automotive vehicle Download PDF

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EP0023466A1
EP0023466A1 EP80420097A EP80420097A EP0023466A1 EP 0023466 A1 EP0023466 A1 EP 0023466A1 EP 80420097 A EP80420097 A EP 80420097A EP 80420097 A EP80420097 A EP 80420097A EP 0023466 A1 EP0023466 A1 EP 0023466A1
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to deployable shelters and it relates, more particularly, to shelters of the type which can be adapted on the roof or roof of a motor vehicle.
  • deployable structures are known, intended to be adapted on the roof or roof of a vehicle on which they can occupy a so-called folded position in which they offer a minimum thickness allowing normal rolling in complete safety. vehicle or a so-called deployed position in which they then define a volume forming a shelter which can be used for various purposes and in particular for the sleeping of one or two people.
  • structures of the above type comprise a lower shell, most often rectangular in shape, which is provided with elements or members for fixing to a roof or roof of a vehicle.
  • the lower shell is associated with an upper shell which is complementary thereto, substantially of the same shape and above all having a periphery making it possible to adapt by its continuous edge to the edge facing the periphery of the lower shell.
  • Connecting members are provided between the two shells to allow either the immobilization of the latter in the closed position, or the release of the upper shell for deployment.
  • the structures of the above type are supplemented, in general, by a flexible envelope connecting the two shells and intended to form, when the upper shell occupies the upper deployed position relative to the lower shell, a peripheral wall defining the enclosure, volume or useful shelter. Openings are provided in this peripheral wall to represent, on the one hand, an access door and, on the other hand, lighting and ventilation windows.
  • the main problem to be resolved is that of the means to be used to allow, on the one hand, deployment in vertical upward elevation and, on the other hand, folding in vertical downward displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell and also to ensure the maintenance in the upper position of the upper shell during use effective volume or shelter.
  • the means used for this purpose and known to date consist of two crosspieces articulated in the form of scissors, the general plane of each of which is provided to extend parallel to the axis of the structure parallel to the rolling axis of the vehicle, that is to say parallel to the transverse sides of the shells when these have a rectangular shape, the longitudinal sides of which extend parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle.
  • Such scissors are sometimes associated with elastic compensators which cause the elevation of the upper shell when they restore the work they have stored.
  • the object of the invention is precisely to eliminate the above drawbacks by proposing a new deployable structure forming a shelter and, in particular, new means for controlling the relative displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell, said means being specially designed to solve the general problem posed by such structures.
  • the object of the invention is very particularly designed to involve control means occupying the smallest possible footprint and using for their development the smallest possible surface, so that most of the peripheral envelope can be used to delimit lighting and ventilation windows and / or access doors.
  • Another object of the invention is to give the structure, even in the deployed position, very high resistance and, in particular, stability and keeping the upper hull in line with the lower hull in order to eliminate the risks of deterioration, either in use, or when, by untimely opening, the upper shell deploys when the vehicle is running.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide control means which suppress the relative longitudinal displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell, in particular in the position of maximum elevation, and which thus make it possible, when lowering in closed position, to carry out a suitable adaptation of the peripheral peripheral edges of the lower and upper shells.
  • Another object of the invention is to ensure that the control means used can be easily surrounded and relatively protected, so as to represent assemblies of small volume whose articulated elements are separated from the peripheral envelope in order to '' protect the latter.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to ensure that the control means make it possible to easily deploy and close the upper shell relative to the lower shell, without requiring the user to perform long, complicated or difficult to execute.
  • FIG. 1 shows the deployable structure 3 in its closed position corresponding to the running state of the vehicle and FIG. 2 illustrates this structure in its deployed position, that is to say usable as a shelter in the parking state of the vehicle.
  • the deployable structure 3 comprises a lower shell 4 which is fixed to the roof or pavilion 2 by means of fixing members 5a which it comprises.
  • fixing members 5a which it comprises.
  • These fixing members are not part of the invention directly and are constituted, in a known manner, to adapt, for example, to the roof gutters. lon or under the door frame rebates.
  • the deployable structure also comprises an upper shell 5 which is oriented or turned towards the lower shell 4.
  • the upper shell has a peripheral edge 6 which is complementary to the peripheral edge 7 of the shell - lower 4 in order to allow a relative nesting in the closed position as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the shells 4 and 5 are provided on their periphery with removable removable connecting members 8 and 9 which make it possible either to keep the shells 4 and 5 in the closed position as shown in FIG. 1, or, on the contrary, to release the upper shell 5 relative to the lower shell 4.
  • the two shells are generally formed by shaped elements, preferably made of resin and glass fibers, and most generally have a rectangular shape analogous to a plate having a raised peripheral edge.
  • Means are provided for associating these raised peripheral edges with a flexible envelope 10, for example in fabric which delimits the useful volume of the structure in the deployed position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, and which is intended to be placed in the internal useful volume delimited by the raised edges of the shells 4 and 5 when the latter are in the closed position.
  • the flexible envelope 10 forms a peripheral wall in which are delimited openings 11 representing either lighting and ventilation windows or an access door, and which can be closed by movable panels 12.
  • the deployable structure illustrated in more detail in FIG. 3 is supplemented by means 13 provided for controlling the relative upward or downward movement of the upper shell 5 relative to the lower shell 4 and to maintain said shell 5 in elevation relative to the lower shell when the structure is used in its state of shelter deployed.
  • the means 13 are constituted by four assemblies 14 which each comprise, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a compass constituted by two arms 15 and 16 connected together by a hinge 17 joining the opposite ends.
  • the articulated arms 15 and 16 can be produced in several suitable ways and, in particular, by tubular segments with a circular or polygonal cross section.
  • the articulated arms 15 and 16 of each in seems 14 are joined together by a return member 18 designed to tend to always bias said arms in relative opening.
  • the return member 18 is arranged, according to a characteristic of the invention, to be located parallel to the common plane of the arms 15 and 16 on which it is adapted laterally by joints 19 and 20.
  • the return member is constituted by a cylinder of the gas type, but equivalent technical solutions can be envisaged and, in particular, provision may be made for mounting a hydraulic type cylinder or a spring cylinder.
  • the body or cylinder of the jack is preferably mounted by the articulation 19 on the arm 16, while the rod is connected by the articulation 20 to the arm 15.
  • the assembling of the assemblies 14 is carried out so that the arms 15 are mounted by articulations 21 on the bottom of the lower shell 4, while the arms 16 are mounted by articulations 22 on the lower face of the top of the upper shell 5
  • the assembling of the assemblies 14 is also carried out so that the general plane of each assembly is situated parallel to the longitudinal sides of the structure and, more particularly, parallel to the axis of the structure situated parallel to the running axis of the vehicle and more particularly here parallel to the longitudinal sides.
  • the assembly is carried out near each corner delimited with the corresponding adjacent side so that the arms 15 and 16 are also located parallel to the edges of the shells and that the return members 18 are on the contrary directed inwards. of the volume delimited by the structure.
  • the assembly is also carried out so that the homologous assemblies 14 corresponding to the same longitudinal side of the structure are opposed by their central articulation 17, that is to say that each return member 18 is then directed facing the transverse side when the structure adopts a general parallelepipedal conformation.
  • FIG. 6 shows that in the closed position, the various assemblies are not completely folded back, but are instead placed in a state such that the articulated arms 15 and 16 form between them a acute angle. In this position, the action of the return members 18 can develop and cause the opening of the arms 15 and 16 to be biased and, consequently, the elevation of the upper shell to the position illustrated in FIG. 5. During this movement, the peripheral wall or envelope 10 deploys progressively so as to be brought to the stretched state as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 5.
  • Another particularly important advantage of the arrangement in accordance with the invention lies in the fact that the initial orientation of the assemblies 14 has the effect of placing the return members 18 parallel to the longitudinal plane of the structure, but in such a way that the members 18 counterparts corresponding to the same side are in opposition opposed. This ensures the stable maintenance of the upper shell 5 perpendicular to the lower shell 4 while avoiding any risk of possibility of relative movement in one or the other of the directions of the arrow f 1, that is that is to say parallel to the longitudinal plane of the structure.
  • This construction advantage is important because the structure has a particularly high mechanical strength in its deployed position and can withstand the constraints of use which, in known traditional construction cases, have the result of deforming the support means and disturbing the Easy, quick and automatic fitting of the complementary edges opposite the shells 4 and 5.
  • Another advantage of the same order lies in the fact that in the event of untimely opening of the deployable structure when the vehicle is running, the upper shell 5 and the peripheral envelope 10 are able to withstand the thrust of the relative wind. Indeed, such a push tends to cause the additional extension of the rap organs pel 18 which already occupy a position of maximum extension of the telescopic rods, so that this results in increased safety.
  • Another advantage of this construction resides in the fact that the return members 18 are oriented towards the inside of the delimited volume, which notably reduces the risks of pinching of the envelope 10 during a lowering phase. closing the upper shell 5 on the lower shell 4.
  • each articulated assembly is in the form of a unitary member allowing the establishment of a sheath or a protective sleeve further eliminating the risk of pinching of the casing 10 during the lowering operations of the upper shell 5.
  • each assembly 14 in the form of a bearing 23 carried by a plate 24.
  • the bearings 23 corresponding to the assemblies 14 situated parallel to a transverse side are aligned so as to provide centering and support for a coupling shaft 24 at the ends of which the corresponding arms 15 are fixed.
  • This arrangement is provided so as to couple the opening functions of the assemblies 14 under the effect of the return members 18, so as to obtain a simultaneous opening of the arms 15 and 16 for each transverse side and thereby avoid any risk of warping and twisting which could lead to the deterioration of one of the articulated assemblies.
  • traction member 25 designates at least one traction member which is attached to the upper casing 5, for example at each of the transverse sides and on which the user exerts traction when he wishes to bring the upper shell 5 against the lower position.
  • 'action return members 18 which, during this operating phase, store the work that they will restore to control the automatic opening of said shell during a deployment phase of the structure for its use.
  • the return members 18 are chosen so that their common action is capable of causing the automatic raising of the upper shell and the deployment of the peripheral wall.

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The present invention relates to an extendible structure forming shelter adaptable on the roof or top of an automobile vehicle, wherein the structure comprises a lower shell and an upper shell which are connected to each other by articulated assemblies each comprising two arms and a return member urging said arms into open position. The invention is more particularly applicable to camping/caravanning.

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La présente invention est relative aux abris déployables et elle concerne, plus particulièrement, les abris du type pouvant être adaptés sur le toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule automobile.The present invention relates to deployable shelters and it relates, more particularly, to shelters of the type which can be adapted on the roof or roof of a motor vehicle.

Dans le domaine ci-dessus, on connaît des structures déployables, destinées à être adaptées sur le toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule sur lequel elles peuvent occuper une position dite pliée dans laquelle elles offrent une épaisseur minimale permettant un roulement normal en toute sécurité du véhicule ou une position dite déployée dans laquelle elles délimitent alors un volume formant abri pouvant être utilisé à diverses fins et notamment pour le couchage d'une ou deux personnes.In the above field, deployable structures are known, intended to be adapted on the roof or roof of a vehicle on which they can occupy a so-called folded position in which they offer a minimum thickness allowing normal rolling in complete safety. vehicle or a so-called deployed position in which they then define a volume forming a shelter which can be used for various purposes and in particular for the sleeping of one or two people.

En général, les structures du type ci-dessus comprennent une coque inférieure de forme le plus souvent rectangulaire qui est munie d'éléments ou d'organes de fixation sur un toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule. La coque inférieure est associée à une coque supérieure qui lui est complémentaire, sensiblement de même forme et surtout possédant une périphérie permettant de s'adapter par son bord continu sur le bord en regard de la périphérie de la coque inférieure. Des organes de liaison sont prévus entre les deux coques pour permettre, soit l'immobilisation de ces dernières en position fermée, soit la libération de la coque supérieure en vue de son déploiement. Les structures du type ci-dessus sont complétées, en général, par une enveloppe souple reliant les deux coques et destinée à former, lorsque la coque supérieure occupe la position haute déployée par rapport à la coque inférieure, une paroi périphérique définissant l'enceinte, le volume ou l'abri utile. Des ouvertures sont prévues dans cette paroi périphérique pour représenter, d'une part, une porte d'accès et, d'autre part, des fenêtres d'éclairement et d'aération.In general, structures of the above type comprise a lower shell, most often rectangular in shape, which is provided with elements or members for fixing to a roof or roof of a vehicle. The lower shell is associated with an upper shell which is complementary thereto, substantially of the same shape and above all having a periphery making it possible to adapt by its continuous edge to the edge facing the periphery of the lower shell. Connecting members are provided between the two shells to allow either the immobilization of the latter in the closed position, or the release of the upper shell for deployment. The structures of the above type are supplemented, in general, by a flexible envelope connecting the two shells and intended to form, when the upper shell occupies the upper deployed position relative to the lower shell, a peripheral wall defining the enclosure, volume or useful shelter. Openings are provided in this peripheral wall to represent, on the one hand, an access door and, on the other hand, lighting and ventilation windows.

Dans les structures du type ci-dessus, le principal problème à régler est celui du moyen devant être mis en oeuvre pour permettre, d'une part, le déploiement en élévation verticale ascendante et, d'autre part, le repliage en déplacement vertical descendant de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure et aussi pour assurer le maintien dans la position haute de la coque supérieure durant l'utilisation effective du volume ou de l'abri.In structures of the above type, the main problem to be resolved is that of the means to be used to allow, on the one hand, deployment in vertical upward elevation and, on the other hand, folding in vertical downward displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell and also to ensure the maintenance in the upper position of the upper shell during use effective volume or shelter.

Les moyens mis en oeuvre à cette fin et connus jusqu'à ce jour sont constitués par deux croisillons articulés en forme de ciseaux dont le plan général de chacun d'eux est prévu pour s'étendre parallèlement à l'axe de la structure parallèle à l'axe de roulement du véhicule, c'est-à-dire parallèlement aux côtés transversaux des coques lorsque celles-ci affectent une forme rectangulaire dont les côtés longitudinaux s'étendent parallèlement au plan de symétrie longitudinal du véhicule. De tels ciseaux sont parfois associés à des compensateurs élastiques qui provoquent l'élévation de la coque supérieure lorsqu'ils restituent le travail qu'ils ont emmagasiné.The means used for this purpose and known to date consist of two crosspieces articulated in the form of scissors, the general plane of each of which is provided to extend parallel to the axis of the structure parallel to the rolling axis of the vehicle, that is to say parallel to the transverse sides of the shells when these have a rectangular shape, the longitudinal sides of which extend parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle. Such scissors are sometimes associated with elastic compensators which cause the elevation of the upper shell when they restore the work they have stored.

Une telle solution générale ne donne pas satisfaction pour les raisons suivantes :

  • Le premier inconvénient réside dans le fait que les ciseaux n'offrent pas une résistance mécanique convenable et ne permettent pas de conférer une stabilité propre à la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure. En outre, au cours des manipulations et de l'utilisation, il est fréquent que ces ciseaux soient déformés de façon permanente, de sorte que le retour en position fermée de la coque supérieure sur la coque inférieure pose des problèmes d'adaptation complémentaire des bords périphériques en regard.
Such a general solution is not satisfactory for the following reasons:
  • The first drawback lies in the fact that the scissors do not offer adequate mechanical strength and do not make it possible to impart specific stability to the upper shell relative to the lower shell. In addition, during handling and use, it is common for these scissors to be permanently deformed, so that the return to the closed position of the upper shell on the lower shell poses problems of complementary adaptation of the edges. peripheral devices.

Par ailleurs, une telle solution mécanique n'est pas à même de présenter un facteur de sécurité suffisant pour le cas où intempestivement la structure se déploie lorsque le véhicule roule. En effet, dans un tel cas, la structure offre alors au vent relatif une surface relativement importante, de sorte que les ciseaux sont alors déformés de façon permanente, à tel point que la structure ne peut plus être ramenée dans sa position fermée. En-dehors de la détérioration de la structure, il est évident également qu'une telle situation risque de perturber notablement le maintien et le contrôle du véhicule en roulement.Furthermore, such a mechanical solution is not capable of presenting a sufficient safety factor for the case where the structure inadvertently deploys when the vehicle is moving. Indeed, in such a case, the structure then offers the relative wind a relatively large surface, so that the scissors are then deformed permanently, so much so that the structure can no longer be returned to its closed position. Apart from the deterioration of the structure, it is also obvious that such a situation risks significantly disturbing the maintenance and control of the vehicle in motion.

Un autre inconvénient réside dans le fait que les ciseaux occupent les côtés transversaux de la paroi périphérique qui sont, de façon générale, le plus souvent utilisés pour délimiter les ouvertures d'éclairement et d'aération. Pour éviter que ces ciseaux soient situés par leur articulation médiane au milieu de tels panneaux, on a généralement recours à un artifice de construction consistant à déplacer vers le bas ou vers le haut l'articulation médiane des ciseaux. Une telle solution n'est cependant pas acceptable car elle conduit à diminuer encore la résistance mécanique des ciseaux.Another drawback resides in the fact that the scissors occupy the transverse sides of the peripheral wall which are, in general, most often used to delimit the openings for illumination and ventilation. To prevent these scissors from being located by their median articulation in the middle of such panels, use is generally made of a construction device consisting in moving down or up the median articulation of the scissors. Such a However, this solution is not acceptable because it leads to a further reduction in the mechanical resistance of the scissors.

Un inconvénient supplémentaire tient au fait que les ciseaux, au cours des déplacements de la coque supérieure soit en élévation, soit en abaissement, sont amenés à couvrir toute la surface des côtés transversaux, de sorte qu'au moment du repliage, des problèmes de pincement et de détérioration de l'enveloppe souple se posent fréquemment. Ces risques de détérioration sont d'autant plus importants que les ciseaux sont associés à des organes élastiques qui doivent nécessairement pouvoir également se déplacer parallèlement aux côtés transversaux.An additional disadvantage is that the scissors, during the movements of the upper shell either in raising or lowering, are caused to cover the entire surface of the transverse sides, so that at the time of folding, pinching problems and deterioration of the flexible envelope frequently arise. These risks of deterioration are all the more important as the scissors are associated with elastic members which must necessarily also be able to move parallel to the transverse sides.

Pour tenter de remédier aux inconvénients ci-dessus, on a proposé également de supprimer les organes élastiques et d'associer chaque ciseau à une commande positive d'ouverture et de fermeture en prévoyant de monter les extrémités inférieures des ciseaux sur des noix ou écrous taraudés vissés sur des parties filetées en sens inverse d'un arbre de commande. Pour faciliter la manoeuvre, des moyens d'accouplement des deux arbres filetés ont même été envisagés, de telle sorte que par l'intermédiaire d'une seule manivelle, il devient possible de commander positivement les deux arbres filetés pour obtenir, soit l'élévation, soit l'abaissement de la coque supérieure dans un plan parallèle à la coque inférieure.In an attempt to remedy the above drawbacks, it has also been proposed to eliminate the elastic members and to associate each scissor with a positive opening and closing command by providing to mount the lower ends of the scissors on threaded nuts or nuts. screwed onto threaded parts in the opposite direction to a drive shaft. To facilitate the maneuver, means of coupling the two threaded shafts have even been envisaged, so that by means of a single crank, it becomes possible to positively control the two threaded shafts to obtain either the elevation , or the lowering of the upper shell in a plane parallel to the lower shell.

Si une telle solution règle le problème de l'existence des ressorts, en revanche les ciseaux demeurent toujours aussi peu résistants mécaniquement à une poussée dirigée parallèlement à l'axe d'avancement et sont toujours aussi la cause fréquente de pincements et détériorations des parties de l'enveloppe périphérique formant les côtés transversaux.If such a solution solves the problem of the existence of the springs, on the other hand the scissors still remain as little mechanically resistant to a thrust directed parallel to the advancement axis and are still also the frequent cause of pinching and deterioration of the parts of the peripheral envelope forming the transverse sides.

En pratique, il s'est avéré qu'une telle solution n'était pas non plus satisfaisante car l'existence des moyens d'accouplement des deux tiges filetées pose un problème d'encombrement interne et demande la construction d'une gaine de protection qui diminue le volume utile au niveau de la coque inférieure. En l'absence d'une telle protection, le moyen d'accouplement, quelle que soit sa constitution mécanique, est alors fréquemment la cause de pincements et de détérioration de la partie de l'enveloppe périphérique représentant le côté longitudinal correspondant.In practice, it turned out that such a solution was not satisfactory either because the existence of the means of coupling the two threaded rods poses a problem of internal space and requires the construction of a protective sheath which reduces the useful volume at the level of the lower shell. In the absence of such protection, the coupling means, whatever its mechanical constitution, is then frequently the cause of pinching and deterioration of the part of the peripheral envelope representing the corresponding longitudinal side.

L'objet de l'invention est justement de supprimer les inconvénients ci-dessus en proposant une nouvelle structure déployable formant abri et, notamment, des nouveaux moyens de commande en déplacement relatif de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure, lesdits moyens étant spécialement conçus pour régler le problème général posé par de telles structures.The object of the invention is precisely to eliminate the above drawbacks by proposing a new deployable structure forming a shelter and, in particular, new means for controlling the relative displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell, said means being specially designed to solve the general problem posed by such structures.

Conformément à l'invention, la structure déployable formant abri adaptable sur le toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule est caractérisé en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens pour commander le déplacement relatif de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure, ces moyens faisant intervenir

  • - quatre ensembles articulés comprenant chacun deux bras articulés entre eux et aux coques et reliés par un organe de rappel sollicitant lesdits bras ou ouverture,
  • - la mise en place de ces ensembles de telle façon que chacun s'étende parallèlement à l'axe de la structure placé parallèlement à l'axe d'avancement en trace rectiligne du véhicule porteur,
  • - au moins deux organes de traction fixés à la base de la coque supérieure et servant à ramener cette dernière dans la position de fermeture sur la coque inférieure.
According to the invention, the deployable structure forming an adaptable shelter on the roof or roof of a vehicle is characterized in that it comprises means for controlling the relative movement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell, these means making intervene
  • - four articulated assemblies each comprising two arms hinged together and to the shells and connected by a return member urging said arms or opening,
  • placing these assemblies in such a way that each extends parallel to the axis of the structure placed parallel to the advancement axis in a straight line of the carrier vehicle,
  • - At least two traction members fixed to the base of the upper shell and used to bring the latter into the closed position on the lower shell.

L'objet de l'invention est tout particulièrement conçu pour faire intervenir des moyens de commande occupant le plus faible encombrement possible et utilisant pour leur développement une surface la plus faible possible, de telle sorte que la plus grande partie de l'enveloppe périphérique peut être utilisée pour délimiter des fenêtres d'éclairement et d'aération et/ou des portes d'accès.The object of the invention is very particularly designed to involve control means occupying the smallest possible footprint and using for their development the smallest possible surface, so that most of the peripheral envelope can be used to delimit lighting and ventilation windows and / or access doors.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de conférer à la structure même en position déployée une très grande résistance et, notamment, une stabilité et un maintien de la coque supérieure à l'aplomb de la coque inférieure afin de supprimer les risques de détérioration, soit en cours d'utilisation, soit lorsque, par ouverture intempestive, la coque supérieure se déploie lorsque le véhicule est en roulement.Another object of the invention is to give the structure, even in the deployed position, very high resistance and, in particular, stability and keeping the upper hull in line with the lower hull in order to eliminate the risks of deterioration, either in use, or when, by untimely opening, the upper shell deploys when the vehicle is running.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de prévoir des moyens de commande qui suppriment le déplacement relatif longitudinal de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure, notamment dans la position d'élévation maximale, et qui permettent ainsi, lors de l'abaissement en position fermée, de réaliser une adaptation convenable des bords périphériques complémentaires des coques inférieure et supérieure.Another object of the invention is to provide control means which suppress the relative longitudinal displacement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell, in particular in the position of maximum elevation, and which thus make it possible, when lowering in closed position, to carry out a suitable adaptation of the peripheral peripheral edges of the lower and upper shells.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de faire en sorte que les moyens de commande mis en oeuvre peuvent être aisément entourés et protégés relativement, de manière à représenter des ensembles de faible volume dont les éléments articulés sont séparés de l'enveloppe périphérique afin d'assurer la protection de cette dernière.Another object of the invention is to ensure that the control means used can be easily surrounded and relatively protected, so as to represent assemblies of small volume whose articulated elements are separated from the peripheral envelope in order to '' protect the latter.

Un autre objet encore de l'invention est de faire en sorte que les moyens de commande permettent de réaliser facilement le déploiement et la fermeture de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure, sans astreindre l'utilisateur à des manoeuvres longues, compliquées ou difficiles à exécuter.Yet another object of the invention is to ensure that the control means make it possible to easily deploy and close the upper shell relative to the lower shell, without requiring the user to perform long, complicated or difficult to execute.

Diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortent de la description ci-dessous faite en référence aux dessins annexés.

  • La fig.1 est une élévation latérale schématique d'un véhicule automobile sur le pavillon duquel est adapté l'objet de l'invention en position fermée.
  • La fig. 2 est une perspective montrant la structure de l'invention en position déployée sur le toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule.
  • La fig. 3 est une perspective en partie arrachée montrant, à plus grande échelle, l'objet de l'invention.
  • La fig. 4 est une vue de dessus illustrant une particularité constructive de l'un des éléments de l'invention.
  • Les fig. 5 et 6 sont des élévations latérales montrant l'objet de l'invention dans deux positions caractéristiques.
Various other characteristics of the invention appear from the description below made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • Fig.1 is a schematic side elevation of a motor vehicle on the roof of which is adapted the object of the invention in the closed position.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective showing the structure of the invention in the deployed position on the roof or roof of a vehicle.
  • Fig. 3 is a partially broken away perspective showing, on a larger scale, the object of the invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a top view illustrating a constructive feature of one of the elements of the invention.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 are side elevations showing the object of the invention in two characteristic positions.

Les fig. 1 et 2 montrent un véhicule automobile 1 sur le toit ou pavillon 2 duquel est montée une structure déployable conforme à l'invention, désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 3. La fig. 1 montre la structure déployable 3 dans sa position fermée correspondant à l'état de roulement du véhicule et la fig. 2 illustre cette structure dans sa position déployée, c'est-à-dire utilisable en tant qu'abri dans l'état de stationnement du véhicule.Figs. 1 and 2 show a motor vehicle 1 on the roof or roof 2 of which is mounted a deployable structure according to the invention, generally designated by the reference 3. FIG. 1 shows the deployable structure 3 in its closed position corresponding to the running state of the vehicle and FIG. 2 illustrates this structure in its deployed position, that is to say usable as a shelter in the parking state of the vehicle.

D'une façon connue, la structure déployable 3 comprend une coque inférieure 4 qui est fixée sur le toit ou pavillon 2 par l'intermédiaire d'organes de fixation 5a qu'elle comporte. Ces organes de fixation ne font pas partie directement de l'invention et sont constitués, de façon connue, pour s'adapter par exemple sur les gouttières de pavillon ou sous les feuillures d'encadrement de portières.In a known manner, the deployable structure 3 comprises a lower shell 4 which is fixed to the roof or pavilion 2 by means of fixing members 5a which it comprises. These fixing members are not part of the invention directly and are constituted, in a known manner, to adapt, for example, to the roof gutters. lon or under the door frame rebates.

La structure déployable comprend par ailleurs une coque supérieure 5 qui est orientée ou tournée en direction de la coque inférieure 4. La coque supérieure comporte un bord périphérique 6 qui est conformé de manière complémentaire au bord périphérique 7 de la coque - inférieure 4 afin de permettre un emboîtement relatif dans la position fermée telle que représentée à la fig. 1. Les coques 4 et 5 sont munies sur leur périphérie d'organes complémentaires de liaison amovibles 8 et 9 qui permettent, soit de maintenir les coques 4 et 5 dans la position fermée telle que représentée à la fig. 1, ou, au contraire, de libérer la coque supérieure 5 par rapport à la coque inférieure 4.The deployable structure also comprises an upper shell 5 which is oriented or turned towards the lower shell 4. The upper shell has a peripheral edge 6 which is complementary to the peripheral edge 7 of the shell - lower 4 in order to allow a relative nesting in the closed position as shown in FIG. 1. The shells 4 and 5 are provided on their periphery with removable removable connecting members 8 and 9 which make it possible either to keep the shells 4 and 5 in the closed position as shown in FIG. 1, or, on the contrary, to release the upper shell 5 relative to the lower shell 4.

Les deux coques sont généralement constituées par des éléments en forme, de préférence, en résine et fibres de verre, et affectent le plus généralement une forme rectangulaire analogue à un plateau possédant un bord périphérique relevé. Des moyens sont prévus pour associer ces bords périphériques relevés à une enveloppe souple 10, par exemple en tissu qui délimite le volume utile de la structure dans la position déployée, telle qu'illustrée par la fig. 2, et qui est prévue pour être placée dans le volume utile interne délimité par les rebords relevés des coques 4 et 5 lorsque ces dernières sont en position fermée. L'enveloppe souple 10 forme une paroi périphérique dans laquelle sont délimitées des ouvertures 11 représentant, soit des fenêtres d'éclairement et d'aération, soit une porte d'accès, et qui peuvent être obturées par des panneaux mobiles 12.The two shells are generally formed by shaped elements, preferably made of resin and glass fibers, and most generally have a rectangular shape analogous to a plate having a raised peripheral edge. Means are provided for associating these raised peripheral edges with a flexible envelope 10, for example in fabric which delimits the useful volume of the structure in the deployed position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, and which is intended to be placed in the internal useful volume delimited by the raised edges of the shells 4 and 5 when the latter are in the closed position. The flexible envelope 10 forms a peripheral wall in which are delimited openings 11 representing either lighting and ventilation windows or an access door, and which can be closed by movable panels 12.

Conformément à l'invention, la structure déployable illustrée plus en détail à la fig. 3, est complétée par des moyens 13 prévus pour commander le déplacement relatif ascendant ou descendant de la coque supérieure 5 par rapport à la coque inférieure 4 et pour maintenir ladite coque 5 en élévation par rapport à la coque inférieure lorsque la structure est utilisée dans son état d'abri déployé.According to the invention, the deployable structure illustrated in more detail in FIG. 3, is supplemented by means 13 provided for controlling the relative upward or downward movement of the upper shell 5 relative to the lower shell 4 and to maintain said shell 5 in elevation relative to the lower shell when the structure is used in its state of shelter deployed.

Selon l'invention, les moyens 13 sont constitués par quatre ensembles 14 qui comprennent chacun, comme représenté aux fig. 3 et 4, un compas constitué par deux bras 15 et 16 reliés entre eux par une articulation 17 jôignant les extrémités en regard. Les bras articulés 15 et 16 peuvent être réalisés de plusieurs façons convenables et, notamment, par des segments tubulaires à section droite transversale circulaire ou polygonale. Les bras articulés 15 et 16 de chaque ensemble 14 sont réunis entre eux par un organe de rappel 18 conçu pour tendre à solliciter toujours lesdits bras en ouverture relative. L'organe de rappel 18 est disposé, selon une caractéristique de l'invention, pour être situé parallèlement au plan commun des bras 15 et 16 sur lesquels il est adapté latéralement par des articulations 19 et 20. De préférence, l'organe de rappel est constitué par un vérin du type à gaz, mais des solutions techniques équivalentes peuvent être envisagées et, notamment, il peut être prévu de monter un vérin du type hydraulique ou un vérin à ressort.According to the invention, the means 13 are constituted by four assemblies 14 which each comprise, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a compass constituted by two arms 15 and 16 connected together by a hinge 17 joining the opposite ends. The articulated arms 15 and 16 can be produced in several suitable ways and, in particular, by tubular segments with a circular or polygonal cross section. The articulated arms 15 and 16 of each in seems 14 are joined together by a return member 18 designed to tend to always bias said arms in relative opening. The return member 18 is arranged, according to a characteristic of the invention, to be located parallel to the common plane of the arms 15 and 16 on which it is adapted laterally by joints 19 and 20. Preferably, the return member is constituted by a cylinder of the gas type, but equivalent technical solutions can be envisaged and, in particular, provision may be made for mounting a hydraulic type cylinder or a spring cylinder.

Dans ces cas de construction, le corps ou cylindre du vérin est, de préférence, monté par l'articulation 19 sur le bras 16, tandis que la tige est reliée par l'articulation 20 au bras 15.In these construction cases, the body or cylinder of the jack is preferably mounted by the articulation 19 on the arm 16, while the rod is connected by the articulation 20 to the arm 15.

Le montage des ensembles 14 est effectué de manière que les bras 15 soient montés par des articulations 21 sur le fond de la coque inférieure 4, tandis que les bras 16 sont montés par des articulations 22 sur la face inférieure du dessus de la coque supérieure 5. Selon une disposition de l'invention, le montage des ensembles 14 s'effectue aussi pour que le plan général de chaque ensemble soit situé parallèlement aux côtés longitudinaux de la structure et, plus particulièrement, parallèlement à l'axe de la structure situé parallèlement à l'axe de roulement du véhicule et plus particulièrement ici parallèlement aux côtés longitudinaux. En outre, le montage s'effectue à proximité de chaque angle délimité avec le côté correspondant contigu pour que les bras 15 et 16 soient en outre situés parallèlement aux rebords des coques et que les organes de rappel 18 soient au contraire dirigés vers l'intérieur du volume délimité par la structure. En outre, de préférence, le montage est également effectué pour que les ensembles 14 homologues correspondant à un même côté longitudinal de la structure soient opposés par leur articulation médiane 17, c'est-à-dire que chaque organe de rappel 18 est alors dirigé face au côté transversal lorsque la structure adopte une conformation générale parallélipipêdique.The assembling of the assemblies 14 is carried out so that the arms 15 are mounted by articulations 21 on the bottom of the lower shell 4, while the arms 16 are mounted by articulations 22 on the lower face of the top of the upper shell 5 According to one arrangement of the invention, the assembling of the assemblies 14 is also carried out so that the general plane of each assembly is situated parallel to the longitudinal sides of the structure and, more particularly, parallel to the axis of the structure situated parallel to the running axis of the vehicle and more particularly here parallel to the longitudinal sides. In addition, the assembly is carried out near each corner delimited with the corresponding adjacent side so that the arms 15 and 16 are also located parallel to the edges of the shells and that the return members 18 are on the contrary directed inwards. of the volume delimited by the structure. In addition, preferably, the assembly is also carried out so that the homologous assemblies 14 corresponding to the same longitudinal side of the structure are opposed by their central articulation 17, that is to say that each return member 18 is then directed facing the transverse side when the structure adopts a general parallelepipedal conformation.

Lorsque les organes de liaison amovibles 8 et 9 sont libérés, les quatre organes de rappel 18 agissent simultanément et sollicitent l'élévation progressive de la coque supérieure 5 par rapport à la coque inférieure 4. La fig. 6 montre que dans la position fermée, les différents ensembles ne sont pas totalement repliés, mais sont au contraire placés dans un état tel que les bras articulés 15 et 16 forment entre eux un angle aigu. Dans cette position, l'action des organes de rappel 18 peut se développer et provoquer la sollicitation en ouverture des bras 15 et 16 et, par suite, l'élévation de la coque supérieure jusque dans la position illustrée par la fig. 5. Au cours de ce déplacement, la paroi périphérique ou enveloppe 10 se déploie progressivement pour être amenée à l'état tendu tel qu'illustré en traits mixtes à la fig. 5.When the removable connecting members 8 and 9 are released, the four return members 18 act simultaneously and request the progressive elevation of the upper shell 5 relative to the lower shell 4. FIG. 6 shows that in the closed position, the various assemblies are not completely folded back, but are instead placed in a state such that the articulated arms 15 and 16 form between them a acute angle. In this position, the action of the return members 18 can develop and cause the opening of the arms 15 and 16 to be biased and, consequently, the elevation of the upper shell to the position illustrated in FIG. 5. During this movement, the peripheral wall or envelope 10 deploys progressively so as to be brought to the stretched state as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 5.

Au cours de ce déplacement, on constate, par comparaison des fig. 5 et 6, que les ensembles articulés 14 balayent une surface de déploiement relativement faible située parallèlement aux côtés longitudinaux de la structure de forme générale parallélipipédique, de sorte qu'il peut être prévu de ménager éventuellement dans les deux côtés longitudinaux de l'enveloppe 10 des ouvertures 11 formant fenêtres ou portes d'accès. En outre, on constate également, par référence à la fig. 3, que les côtés transversaux d'une telle structure sont totalement dégagés, de sorte qu'il est possible également de délimiter dans les parties correspondantes de l'enveloppe 10 des ouvertures 11 d'aération et d'éclairement.During this movement, it can be seen, by comparison of FIGS. 5 and 6, that the articulated assemblies 14 sweep a relatively small deployment surface situated parallel to the longitudinal sides of the generally rectangular-shaped structure, so that provision may be made for optionally in the two longitudinal sides of the envelope 10 openings 11 forming windows or access doors. In addition, it can also be seen, with reference to FIG. 3, that the transverse sides of such a structure are completely free, so that it is also possible to delimit in the corresponding parts of the casing 10 openings 11 for ventilation and lighting.

Un autre avantage particulièrement important de la disposition conforme à l'invention réside dans le fait que l'orientation initiale des ensembles 14 a pour effet de placer les organes de rappel 18 parallèlement au plan longitudinal de la structure, mais de telle façon que les organes 18 homologues correspondant à un même côté sont en opposition contrariée. Ceci permet d'assurer le maintien stable de la coque supérieure 5 à l'aplomb de la coque inférieure 4 en évitant tout risque de possibilité de débattement relatif dans l'un ou l'autre des sens de la flèche f 1, c'est-à-dire parallèlement au plan longitudinal de la structure. Cet avantage de construction est important car la structure possède une résistance mécanique particulièrement élevée dans sa position déployée et peut supporter des contraintes d'utilisation qui, dans les cas de construction traditionnelle connus, ont pour résultat de déformer les moyens supports et de perturber l'emboîtement facile, rapide et automatique des bords complémentaires en regard des coques 4 et 5. Un autre avantage du même ordre réside dans le fait qu'en cas d'ouverture intempestive de la structure déployable lorsque le véhicule est en roulement, la coque supérieure 5 et l'enveloppe périphérique 10 sont à même de résister à la poussée du vent relatif. En effet, une telle poussée tend à provoquer l'extension supplémentaire des organes de rappel 18 qui occupent déjà une position d'extension maximale des tiges télescopiques, de sorte qu'il en résulte une sécurité accrue.Another particularly important advantage of the arrangement in accordance with the invention lies in the fact that the initial orientation of the assemblies 14 has the effect of placing the return members 18 parallel to the longitudinal plane of the structure, but in such a way that the members 18 counterparts corresponding to the same side are in opposition opposed. This ensures the stable maintenance of the upper shell 5 perpendicular to the lower shell 4 while avoiding any risk of possibility of relative movement in one or the other of the directions of the arrow f 1, that is that is to say parallel to the longitudinal plane of the structure. This construction advantage is important because the structure has a particularly high mechanical strength in its deployed position and can withstand the constraints of use which, in known traditional construction cases, have the result of deforming the support means and disturbing the Easy, quick and automatic fitting of the complementary edges opposite the shells 4 and 5. Another advantage of the same order lies in the fact that in the event of untimely opening of the deployable structure when the vehicle is running, the upper shell 5 and the peripheral envelope 10 are able to withstand the thrust of the relative wind. Indeed, such a push tends to cause the additional extension of the rap organs pel 18 which already occupy a position of maximum extension of the telescopic rods, so that this results in increased safety.

Un autre avantage de la disposition constructive réside dans le fait que les organes de rappel 18 sont disposés latéralement au plan de chaque bras 15 et 16, de sorte que chaque ensemble 14 présente une plus grande résistance au gauchissement et à la torsion. Il en résulte une meilleure tenue de la coque supérieure 5 aux sollicitations s'exerçant selon une direction perpendiculaire à celle de la flèche f1* Another advantage of the constructive arrangement lies in the fact that the return members 18 are arranged laterally on the plane of each arm 15 and 16, so that each assembly 14 has greater resistance to warping and torsion. This results in better resistance of the upper shell 5 to the stresses exerted in a direction perpendicular to that of the arrow f 1 *

Un autre avantage de cette construction réside dans le fait que les organes de rappel 18 sont orientés vers l'intérieur du volume délimité, ce qui réduit notablement les risques de pincement de l'enveloppe 10 lors d'une phase d'abaissement envie de la fermeture de la coque supérieure 5 sur la coque inférieure 4.Another advantage of this construction resides in the fact that the return members 18 are oriented towards the inside of the delimited volume, which notably reduces the risks of pinching of the envelope 10 during a lowering phase. closing the upper shell 5 on the lower shell 4.

Bien que cela ne soit pas représenté, il y a lieu de noter également que chaque ensemble articulé se présente sous la forme d'un organe unitaire permettant la mise en place d'une gaine ou d'un manchon protecteur supprimant encore les risques de pincement de l'enveloppe 10 lors des opérations d'abaissement de la coque supérieure 5.Although this is not shown, it should also be noted that each articulated assembly is in the form of a unitary member allowing the establishment of a sheath or a protective sleeve further eliminating the risk of pinching of the casing 10 during the lowering operations of the upper shell 5.

Selon une autre disposition constructive de l'invention, il est prévu de réaliser les articulations 21 inférieures de chaque ensemble 14 sous la forme d'un palier 23 porté par une platine 24. Les paliers 23 correspondant aux ensembles 14 situés parallèlement à un côté transversal, dans le cas de réalisation de la structure sous une forme parallélipipédique, sont alignés de manière à assurer le centrage et le support d'un arbre d'accouplement 24 aux extrémités desquelles sont fixés les bras 15 correspondant. Cette disposition est prévue de manière à réaliser un accouplement des fonctions d'ouverture des ensembles 14 sous l'effet des organes de rappel 18, de manière à obtenir une ouverture simultanée des bras 15 et 16 pour chaque côté transversal et éviter de la sorte tout risque de gauchissement et de vrillage qui serait susceptible d'entraîner la détérioration de l'un des ensembles articulés.According to another constructive arrangement of the invention, provision is made to produce the lower joints 21 of each assembly 14 in the form of a bearing 23 carried by a plate 24. The bearings 23 corresponding to the assemblies 14 situated parallel to a transverse side , in the case of making the structure in a parallelepiped shape, are aligned so as to provide centering and support for a coupling shaft 24 at the ends of which the corresponding arms 15 are fixed. This arrangement is provided so as to couple the opening functions of the assemblies 14 under the effect of the return members 18, so as to obtain a simultaneous opening of the arms 15 and 16 for each transverse side and thereby avoid any risk of warping and twisting which could lead to the deterioration of one of the articulated assemblies.

25 désigne au moins un organe de traction qui est accroché à l'enveloppe supérieure 5, par exemple au niveau de chacun des côtés transversaux et sur lequel l'utilisateur exerce une traction lorsqu'il souhaite ramener en position basse la coque supérieure 5 contre l'action des organes de rappel 18 qui, au cours de cette phase de fonctionnement, emmagasine le travail qu'ils restitueront pour commander l'ouverture automatique de ladite coque lors d'une phase de déploiement de la structure en vue de son utilisation. Dans ce but, les organes de rappel 18 sont choisis pour que leur action commune soit à même de provoquer l'élévation automatique de la coque supérieure et le déploiement de la paroi périphérique.25 designates at least one traction member which is attached to the upper casing 5, for example at each of the transverse sides and on which the user exerts traction when he wishes to bring the upper shell 5 against the lower position. 'action return members 18 which, during this operating phase, store the work that they will restore to control the automatic opening of said shell during a deployment phase of the structure for its use. For this purpose, the return members 18 are chosen so that their common action is capable of causing the automatic raising of the upper shell and the deployment of the peripheral wall.

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1 - Structure déployable formant abri adaptable sur le toit ou pavillon d'un véhicule automobile et du type comprenant une coque inférieure munie d'organes de fixation sur un toit, une coque supérieure reliée à la coque inférieure par une enveloppe souple, périphérique des organes de liaison amovibles pour libérer ou immobiliser les deux coques en position d'emboîtement relatif face à face et des moyens pour commander le déplacement relatif de la coque supérieure par rapport à la coque inférieure et le maintien en élévation de ladite coque supérieure
caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens font intervenir - quatre ensembles aarticulés comprenant chacun deux bras articulés entre eux et aux coques et reliés par un organe de rappel sollicitant lesdits bras en ouverture, - la mise en place de ces ensembles de telle façon que chacun s'étende parallèlement à l'axe de la structure placé parallèlement à l'axe d'avancement en trace rectiligne du véhicule porteur, - au moins deux organes de traction fixés à la base de la coque supérieure et servant à ramener cette dernière dans la position de fermeture sur la coque inférieure. 1 - Deployable structure forming an adaptable shelter on the roof or roof of a motor vehicle and of the type comprising a lower shell provided with fixing members on a roof, an upper shell connected to the lower shell by a flexible envelope, peripheral to the organs removable linkage to release or immobilize the two shells in the relative nesting position face to face and means for controlling the relative movement of the upper shell relative to the lower shell and the maintenance in elevation of said upper shell
characterized in that said means involve - four articulated assemblies each comprising two arms hinged together and to the shells and connected by a return member urging said arms to open, placing these assemblies in such a way that each extends parallel to the axis of the structure placed parallel to the advancement axis in a straight line of the carrier vehicle, - At least two traction members fixed to the base of the upper shell and used to bring the latter into the closed position on the lower shell. 2 - Structure suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les ensembles articulés sont montés de manière que les ensembles situés d'un même côté de l'axe de la structure parallèle à l'axe d'avancement du véhicule se font face par l'articulation mutuelle entre les bras les constituant.2 - Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the articulated assemblies are mounted so that the assemblies located on the same side of the axis of the structure parallel to the advancement axis of the vehicle face each other by l 'mutual articulation between the arms constituting them. 3 - Structure suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que chaque ensemble articulé comprend deux bras articulés entre eux et respectivement sur les coques, lesdits bras étant associés à un organe de rappel en position d'ouverture relative constitué par un vérin.3 - Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that each articulated assembly comprises two arms hinged together and respectively on the shells, said arms being associated with a return member in the relative open position constituted by a jack. 4 - Structure suivant la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que le vérin est monté articulé par son cylindre et sa tige pour être décalé latéralement par rapport aux bras.4 - Structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the cylinder is mounted articulated by its cylinder and its rod to be offset laterally relative to the arms. 5 - Structure suivant la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisée en ce que le vérin comporte un cylindre à gaz.5 - Structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the cylinder comprises a gas cylinder. 6 - Structure suivant la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisée en ce que le vérin comporte un cylindre associé à un ressort réglable.6 - Structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the cylinder comprises a cylinder associated with an adjustable spring. 7 - Structure suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que chaque ensemble est associé à une gaine ou enveloppe souple entourant les bras et l'organe de rappel en position d'ouverture.7 - Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that each assembly is associated with a flexible sheath or envelope surrounding the arms and the return member in the open position. 8 - Structure suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les organes de traction sont fixés sur les côtés de la coque supérieure perpendiculaire à l'axe de la structure parallèle à l'axe d'avancement du véhicule.8 - Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the traction members are fixed on the sides of the upper shell perpendicular to the axis of the structure parallel to the advancement axis of the vehicle. 9 - Structure suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les ensembles homologues situés de part et d'autre de l'axe de la structure parallèle à l'axe d'avancement du véhicule sont associés par une barre d'accouplement.9 - Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the homologous assemblies located on either side of the axis of the structure parallel to the axis of advancement of the vehicle are associated by a tie rod. 10 - Structure suivant l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisée en ce que les ensembles articulés sont associés à des organes de rappel capables de provoquer ensemble, d'une part, l'élévation de la coque supérieure et le déploiement de la paroi périphérique et, d'autre part, le maintien et le support de ladite coque et de l'enveloppe périphérique en position déployée.10 - Structure according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the articulated assemblies are associated with return members capable of causing together, on the one hand, the elevation of the upper shell and the deployment of the wall peripheral and, on the other hand, maintaining and supporting said shell and the peripheral envelope in the deployed position.
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